State data · week of 2026-07-25
Alaska: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Alaska address, how many are pending, how many have crossed VA's 125-day backlog line, and how fast they're moving. Refreshed weekly from VBA's own workbook.
By Mario Bailey, U.S. Air Force veteran · current Air National Guard member. Data updated 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
2,126
Backlog (>125 days)
288
% over 125 days
13.5%
Avg days pending
75.09 days
Completed FYTD
7,309
How Alaska compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Alaska veterans, 13.5% of pending claims are in backlog, a larger share than the national figure. State is based on the address on the claim; the National Work Queue means the office working a claim may be anywhere in the country.
By special mission
| Mission | Pending | Backlog | Avg days pending | Completed FYTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 34 | 3 | 50.97 | 331 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,126 | 288 | 75.09 | 7,309 |
| Compensation | 2,073 | 281 | 74.26 | 6,843 |
| Pension | 19 | 4 | 208.89 | 135 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25